News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Are your kids (or maybe yourself) bored with LEGO? Tired of TinkerToys? Do they even make TinkerToys anymore? Here’s an alternative construction toy system that I just discovered. They are called Jawbones and they feature pieces that swivel, ratchet and snap together in all sorts of creative ways. They are billing it as The Buildable […]
Jawbones – not a Bluetooth headset, but a cool construction toy Read More
When you live in a small house or apartment, storage space is a valuable commodity that has to be managed well, or your house might end up looking like an episode of Hoarders. That’s why I love the concept of the Walhub. It is a replacement faceplate for single and double gang wall switches that
Walhub is an easy way to add storage to your light switch Read More
The ISnapX, combined with the free iSnapxRemote app, acts as a wireless shutter release for the cameras in your iOS devices. You’ll be able to take group shots with you included, or you can get that perfect selfie from up to 10 feet away. The ISnapX is $29.95 from Gadgets and Gear.
Wireless phone shutter remote control for iOS devices Read More
Pet safety is paramount to those of us who own and love them. Road ID agrees and so they designed the Scout ID, a versatile,low-profile pet ID tag. Versatile because its two rubber O-rings can be slid over virtually any pet collar, low-profile because it sits up against the collar, not dangling below. Personalized text is
Scout ID is a low-profile alternative to pet tags Read More
EDC, or everyday carry, has become quite popular, and many companies are offering products to help you organize your EDC items more efficiently. Many of these products are military-inspired “tactical” style: rugged and functional, made from heavy-duty Cordura, and with lots of zippers and webbing. But Tusked Crescent wanted a their EDC products to have
“Clever Use Wins” – Tusked Cresent’s classy EDC gear Read More
My father fished. Watching him fish wasn’t like watching the beautiful fishing scenes in A River Runs Through It. My dad was at war with the fish, and he didn’t need any fancy waders to protect himself from the water. He’d be in up to his chest without any regards for what he had in
Coghlan’s All-Weather Wallet keeps your cards and cash dry Read More
I’ve found my iPhone 5 battery typically lasts at least 2-3 days between charges on my slow days, but when I’m traveling or using my phone a lot, the battery can drain pretty quickly. The last thing you need is to find yourself with a dead phone while traveling, so a backup battery is a
Keeping your iPhone 5 charged is an iWALK in the park Read More
There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of iPhone 5 cases on the market today. They range from minimalist bumpers to full-blown, hard-core, destruction-proof cases. But what happens when you want something a little different, not a bumper, not a case, something minimalistic with a touch of style? The Bezl from Bezldesign may be the
Minimalist look but not minimal protection from the Bezl for the iPhone 5 Read More
Hydration is key any time, but particularly while hiking, and even more particularly while hiking under a load. The folks at ITS Tactical recognized this and did something about it. They partnered with Zulu Nylon Gear to design and manufacture (in the USA) the Skeletonized Water Bottle Holder. The result, as the name implies, is
Lighten your load with the ITS Tactical Skeletonized Water Bottle Holder Read More
You’ll be able to carry your toolbox on your back with the new Tech Pac backpack from Veto Pro Pac. This is a very rugged bag that has been designed to last with a weatherproof body, base and pockets. Speaking of pockets, the Tech Pac has them… a lot of them. It features 47 interior
Veto Pro Pac announces the Tech Pac backpack tool bag Read More
I’ve always loved those little decorated sugar skulls that are used in the celebration of the Day of the Dead. This case from Joshua Harker uses that iconic image in an iPhone case for iPhone 4/4S or iPhone 5. The Crania Revolutis case is a bumper-style case with the decorative skull added to the back.
An iPhone case/clip/wallet for the Day of the Dead Read More
If you have a beautiful outdoor area for entertaining, you’ll want to have music in the area. Many outdoor speakers I’ve seen look like rocks, but “boulders” scattered across your entertainment area may not be the look you desire. With the Sedona PlanterSpeakers from Madison Fielding, you can add high-quality speakers disguised as planter stands.
Add sound to your outdoor decor with the Sedona PlanterSpeakers Read More
A New Sony DSLR camera was announced today – but hold on, it only “looks” like a DSLR. The Sony A3000 is actually an E-mount mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera cloaked as a DSLR. If you want a mirrorless that has a wrap-your-fingers-around proper DSLR-type handgrip, this might be an interesting choice. The specs look pretty good, but definitely shout
Sony changes form and future of mirrorless cameras plus three new lenses Read More
When my daughter was much younger, she had to suffer through a lot of allergy testing and allergy injections (sometimes as many as three a week). Because this testing started when she was barely a year old, you can imagine she quickly developed a fear of needles because of the pain of the procedures. I
Help your child (or yourself) conquer a fear of medical injections by removing the pain Read More
Tokyoflash Japan‘s latest watch was “inspired by aviation and automotive themes; Kisai Blade features a custom made turbine-style lens beneath which digital tube LEDs rotate like a propellor to display the time in an easy to read way.” The Blade’s case and strap are made of stainless steel in black, gold, or silver, and
Time flies with Tokoyoflash Japan’s new turbine-style watch Read More
The Bike Dynamo from AllPuter.com looks like the perfect gadget for cyclists. It installs on the rear wheel of the bike and provides a USB connection that will allow you to charge your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, GPS or other devices (see site for compatibility list) while you’re riding from point A to point B. To
Make your pedaling count for something with the AllPuter Bike Dynamo Read More
This Indiegogo project caught my eye this past week. The Ring Clock is a relatively high-tech timepiece made of 316L surgical stainless steel. It has an ultrathin LED light array and 6mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery that enable it to operate. Time is displayed by the three exterior rings rotating independently. Setting the time and charging the battery
Interesting Ring Clock project on Indiegogo Read More
The Slingshot by BlueFlame is a Level-IPX4 waterproof speaker that can even be used in your shower. The speaker supports Bluetooth V2.1+EDR, A2DP, AVRCP, and HFP devices, and it produces “big, beautiful sound with increased bass response and sonic radiator technology.” It even has a microphone, so you can use it for hands-free calling with your
This waterproof Bluetooth speaker takes your sound anywhere you go Read More
There are a multitude of smartphone and tablet apps that help you control your schedule and track the tasks you must accomplish. But what about those of us who prefer the old-school paper calendar? You’ll probably have little trouble finding a paper calendar that meets your needs, but you’re on your own for organizing to-do
Levenger introduces new smartPlanner “paper apps” to tame your schedule Read More
The PNY StorEDGE is a flash memory card that fits in the SDXC slot of the 13-inch MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Pro with Retina display and provides extra storage without the extra weight or bulk of a traditional USB hard drive or even USB thumb drive. Unlike other solutions that you plug in,
PNY introduces StorEDGE flash memory expansion modules for the Apple Macbook Read More